MSF - Basic Riders Course
questions with expert
verified solutions(graded A+)
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. -
answer • Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types -
answer • Street - use on public streets and highways
• Dual Purpose - used on both street and off road
• Off road - not street legal for competitive and recreation use
How can completing MSF's Dirtbike School be a benefit for new or
experienced riders? - answer It can be used as a pre-training for the
Basic Rider course and get enhanced street riding capabilities
Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles -
answer • Motorcycles don't have the stability of cars and must be
balanced
• Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable in crashes because of less
protection
• Motorcycles are not as visible as cars and trucks because of size
,What are the problems that these differences cause? - answer •
Motorcycles must be balanced
• Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable, less protection
• Motorcycles are less visible
Describe one crash from your group's experience (or that you are
aware of), and briefly describe the circumstances. What would some
preventive measures be? - answer Only answered after group crash
session!
Who is responsible for safety? - answer Everyone is responsible for
safety
How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a
motorcycle? - answer If they have several close calls or near misses
driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain? - answer It
helps you be more aware of how factors contributing to a crash and
avoid them.
What must happen before risks can be managed? - answer Be aware
of the risks and accept them
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? -
answer Think about the consequences of your riding behavior in
traffic and accept personal responsibility
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - answer An
interaction of factors that accumulate (speeding,in
attention,distraction,drinking, or carelessness)
, What leads up to most crashes? - answer Accumulating factors that
lead to a hazardous situation or crash
In what ways does the crash chain illustration relate to safe riding? -
answer One factor may lead to another. When factors add up, it can
cause a crash. Eliminating factors can break the chain.
How does the handbook define a "good motorcyclist" - answer Good
motorcyclists reduces factors that lead to problems by applying
strategy.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - answer Good
riders reduce factors that lead up to problems by applying a
strategy
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - answer "Margin of
Error" is how much extra time and space you need given your skill
level
What is SEE, and what does each letter stand for? - answer • S -
Search for factors that might lead to trouble.
• E - Evaluate how the factors might interact to create risk.
• E - Execute, take action to maintain a margin of safety
Name several purposes of protective riding gear - answer •
Providing comfort
• Increasing visibility
questions with expert
verified solutions(graded A+)
List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each. -
answer • Street
• Dual purpose
• Off-Road
Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of the 3 types -
answer • Street - use on public streets and highways
• Dual Purpose - used on both street and off road
• Off road - not street legal for competitive and recreation use
How can completing MSF's Dirtbike School be a benefit for new or
experienced riders? - answer It can be used as a pre-training for the
Basic Rider course and get enhanced street riding capabilities
Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles -
answer • Motorcycles don't have the stability of cars and must be
balanced
• Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable in crashes because of less
protection
• Motorcycles are not as visible as cars and trucks because of size
,What are the problems that these differences cause? - answer •
Motorcycles must be balanced
• Motorcycles leave you more vulnerable, less protection
• Motorcycles are less visible
Describe one crash from your group's experience (or that you are
aware of), and briefly describe the circumstances. What would some
preventive measures be? - answer Only answered after group crash
session!
Who is responsible for safety? - answer Everyone is responsible for
safety
How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a
motorcycle? - answer If they have several close calls or near misses
driving a car
What is the significance of the ladder of risk/crash chain? - answer It
helps you be more aware of how factors contributing to a crash and
avoid them.
What must happen before risks can be managed? - answer Be aware
of the risks and accept them
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? -
answer Think about the consequences of your riding behavior in
traffic and accept personal responsibility
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? - answer An
interaction of factors that accumulate (speeding,in
attention,distraction,drinking, or carelessness)
, What leads up to most crashes? - answer Accumulating factors that
lead to a hazardous situation or crash
In what ways does the crash chain illustration relate to safe riding? -
answer One factor may lead to another. When factors add up, it can
cause a crash. Eliminating factors can break the chain.
How does the handbook define a "good motorcyclist" - answer Good
motorcyclists reduces factors that lead to problems by applying
strategy.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? - answer Good
riders reduce factors that lead up to problems by applying a
strategy
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? - answer "Margin of
Error" is how much extra time and space you need given your skill
level
What is SEE, and what does each letter stand for? - answer • S -
Search for factors that might lead to trouble.
• E - Evaluate how the factors might interact to create risk.
• E - Execute, take action to maintain a margin of safety
Name several purposes of protective riding gear - answer •
Providing comfort
• Increasing visibility
